Governance And Public Policy In India - Study Mode

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[#411] Which among the following Instruments of Checks & Balances are in the democratic set up in the country? 1. Legislature 2. Executive 3. Judiciary 4. Civil society groups Select the correct answer:

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1, 3 and 4

Correct Answer

(C) 1, 2 and 3

[#412] The concept of sustainable development is recommended by the:

(A) Brundtland Commission

(B) Brettonwoods Commission

(C) World Bank

(D) World Economic Forum

Correct Answer

(A) Brundtland Commission

[#413] The Good Governance Index is a uniform tool across States to assess: 1. The Status of Governance and impact of various interventions taken up by the State Government 2. The Status of Governance and impact of various interventions taken up by the Union Territories 3. To provide quantifiable data to compare the state of governance in all states and Union Territories 4. To improve governance and shift to result oriented approaches and administration. Select the correct answer:

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

[#414] Consider the following statements. 1. Policy is part of planning. 2. Planning has a technical function. 3. A project is same as a policy. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) Only 3

Correct Answer

(D) Only 3

[#415] Why did the term 'civil society' become popular in the 1980s?

(A) At that time there was growing disenchantment with the perceived dishonesty of governments, especially as recipients of aid

(B) The downfall of many totalitarian regimes was attributed to movements generated by civil society

(C) It seemed to offer the possibility of peaceful change in other states

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer

(D) All of the above